2. Robert's utility over wealth, w, in a given state is given by: u(w) = Vw. Robert is parking his car. If he pays for parking, the fee is F. If he parks without paying the fee, Robert may receive a ticket. He knows that the probability of receiving a ticket is 0.1, in which case he will be required to pay a fine of $100. His current wealth is $100. Based on the information provided, what is the highest parking fee, F, that Robert will pay?
2. Robert's utility over wealth, w, in a given state is given by: u(w) = Vw. Robert is parking his car. If he pays for parking, the fee is F. If he parks without paying the fee, Robert may receive a ticket. He knows that the probability of receiving a ticket is 0.1, in which case he will be required to pay a fine of $100. His current wealth is $100. Based on the information provided, what is the highest parking fee, F, that Robert will pay?
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